The Speech Language Dyslexia Clinic PC

Director, Dawn Werts Philbin, MA / CCC / Speech Language Pathologist, Dyslexia Treatment Specialist

Speech - Language - Dyslexia - Reading Instruction - Accent Reduction

Serving the Des Moines, Iowa Metro and Central Iowa Area

Speech, Language, Dyslexia
 
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Preschool Speech/Language/Pre-Literacy Groups

Preschool Speech/Language/Pre-Literacy Groups are designed for children who may be at risk for developing later academic issues in reading, writing and spelling, especially if there is a family history. Research has proven that early intervention can lessen or prevent such issues. For more information click here.
 

Kindergarten-First Grade Speech/Language/Literacy Groups

K-1st Grade Speech/Language/Literacy Groups are designed for children who may be struggling in learning to read and spell, and who may have underlying speech and language issues. For more information click here.

Read more about the speech therapy, language services, preschool speech/language/pre-literacy groups, K-1st Grade speech/language/literacy groups, accent reduction training, Dyslexia screening and the Dyslexia program provided.

 

Services Provided

Evaluations and Therapy in:

  • Speech development
  • Language development
  • Preschool Speech/Language/Pre-Literacy small groups
  • Kindergarten-First Grade Speech/Language/Literacy groups
  • Complex or Basic Dyslexia screening
  • Specialized Orton-Gillingham based reading and spelling remediation via the use of “The Wilson Language Program.” The Wilson Program is a multi-sensory, structured, systematic and sequentially presented program for children and adults with Dyslexia and language based reading, spelling and writing difficulties.
  • Orton-Gillingham based small group Summer instruction
  • Speech Accent as it effects the English language
     

About Dawn Werts Philbin

MA/CCC/Speech/Language Pathologist

Master of Arts Degree in Communication Disorders, 1988, from Northeast Missouri State University (Now known as Truman State University), Kirksville, Missouri

Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders, 1987, from Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, Missouri

Iowa Speech Language Pathology Licensure

20 years of professional experience as a speech/language pathologist

Certified tutor of the Wilson Language Reading Program since 2000

11 years experience working 1:1 with children and adults with moderate to severe Dyslexia

Member of the American Speech and Hearing Association since 1989 (Student member and CFY member since 1985)

Member of the International Dyslexia Association since 2000

Iowa Speech and Hearing Association Member

Honored member of Cambridge Who's Who For Professionals

Completion of graduate level course for "Diagnosing Dyslexia"

Completion of Accent Modification courses by Daniel P. Dato in 1998 and by Lorna Sikorski in 2007

References available upon request

When a child experiences a speech and language delay, it can later interfere with academic learning, especially learning to read, write and spell.

Speech and language disorders and delays can turn into language learning disabilities as the child gets older.

Early intervention of speech and language deficits through speech therapy, language services or dyslexia treatment can often decrease or eliminate later academic problems. Even as an adult it is never too late to seek help.

Corporations realize that clear and effective communication skills translate directly into a better bottom line!

Success in American society vastly depends on an individual’s ability for clear and effective communication.

Speech and language problems can cause issues into adulthood, particularly in holding a job, as well as getting promotions within that job, if the area of weakness is interfering with job performance.

Barriers towards effective communication can have a direct correlation to company image, loss of business, decreased productivity, and can prevent career advancement for the individual with the weak communication skills.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding speech and language development, issues related to reading, writing and spelling, dyslexia or accent reduction for any age please contact me .

Dawn Werts Philbin, MA/CCC/SLP and Dyslexia Specialist, Director of:
THE SPEECH LANGUAGE DYSLEXIA CLINIC, P.C.
Serving the Metro Des Moines area and Central Iowa region
Waukee, Iowa
(515) 987-6532
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